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This bill requires the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (OPR) to develop a technical advisory on thresholds of significance for greenhouse gas and noise pollution impacts by July 1, 2027. The advisory will help local agencies assess environmental effects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which is a law requiring detailed environmental reviews for proposed projects. The technical advisory will provide suggested significance thresholds that can be voluntarily adopted by local agencies, and these thresholds will be tailored to different regions considering factors such as whether an area is rural or urban, the specific air district, presence of disadvantaged communities, and relevant state laws like the California Global Warming Solutions Act and California Noise Control Act. When developing these thresholds, OPR will consult with regional, local, state, and federal agencies, and will consider various contextual factors that might influence environmental impact assessments. The bill mandates that OPR post the final technical advisory on its website, making the guidance publicly accessible and helping to standardize environmental impact evaluations across California.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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